5 questions with Ellenville's Robert Borriello

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Aug 30, 2011 at 2:00 AM

Robert Borriello might not get to show off his arm in a run-based offense, but the Ellenville senior quarterback ...

Robert Borriello might not get to show off his arm in a run-based offense, but the Ellenville senior quarterback is fine with perfecting the handoff to an array of talented running backs as long as it produces another Section 9 title.

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Borriello won a Section 9 title as the starting quarterback when he was a sophomore, and is looking to get back to the title game.

What are your quarterback skills? "My footwork is good, and I'm good at the technicalities and reading defenses."

How do you feel about not getting to throw as much as you would like? "I'm fine with it. It works for our team. I don't try to convince coach to throw more."

How do you think the year at Class B last season can help you in Class C this season? "The competition is intense in Class B. The speed of the defenses was something we had to get used to. But now that we know that, I think we'll be prepared for games in Class C."

What do you think first-year player Mark Candelario brings to your team? "His height is going to be huge for us. He'll be a target to go to. But he'll also be great on defense because he's 6-6 and he can get back there and knock down balls."

Who will be your big competition this year? "I think Burke, definitely. And we have a fun rivalry with Liberty."

Mira Wassef

Go to varsity845.com to read previews and view videos of Section 9's football teams.

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